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I’m trying really hard not to make a “takes the cake” pun here, so bear with me. Almost no wedding is complete without some sort of scrumptious cake or celebratory dessert, so it stands to reason that we’ve seen so many beautiful, delectable cakes this year. Let’s see which ones made the top of our most popular + favorites list, shall we?

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What would a Best Of list be without mentioning our favorite wedding fashion from 2015? This year saw so many goodies, it was all but impossible to narrow down our list of favorites and most popular images from Pinterest and Instagram. In no particular order, here were the bridal and bridesmaid dresses that truly shone this year:

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What would a Best Of list be without mentioning bouquets? No matter how many we see over the years, they’re all unique snowflakes full of their own distinct beauty, so you can imagine how difficult it was to compile this list of 2015’s Best Bouquets. In no particular order, here’s our mix of our favorite + the most popular bouquets:

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It’s not a secret — we love DIY projects. Love. And we had a great crop of ones to share this year, ranging from do-it-yourself backdrops to eye-catching tabletop decor and more. Without any further ado, let’s get into our Best of 2015: DIY Projects!

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We’re continuing our recap of the Best of 2015 by touching on receptions today! This covers all sorts of reception decor, from table settings to centerpieces to wonderful venue spaces. We had some absolute creative stunners this year, so let’s jump right in:

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The calendar year is coming to a close, so it’s about time we start rolling out our curated selections of The Best of 2015! First on the list is the best of 2015’s wedding ceremonies, so we’ve compiled some of our favorite and most popular backdrops and ceremony details to share and for you to fall in love with all over again. In no particular order, here are the top picks!

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Today we’re bringing you the best of 2014’s wedding fashion, from bridal gowns to grooms’ looks to bridesmaids dresses. The year was jam-packed with beautiful options and accessories, so get ready for some pretty!

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We’ve seen some pretty incredible wedding ceremonies over the past year, so narrowing down this list was a pretty tall order. Nonetheless, we’ve assembled an amalgamation of our favorite + most popular picks, guaranteed to inspire in all their decor goodness!

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DIY projects are like little candy treats to us – totally addictive, but even better because they’re carb-free. We’ve pulled together some of our favorite + most popular tutorials from the past year in case you missed them, and we hope they’ll inspire you as much as they do us! For more ideas, check out our Pinterest board.

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Any day we get to pore over delicious wedding cakes and desserts is an incredible day in our book. We’re sharing some of the prettiest delicacies we’ve seen over the past year, but you can check out even more by visiting our Pinterest board!

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Bouquets are perhaps the most iconic aspect of a wedding day, and this past year we’ve seen some absolute show-stoppers. This list was nearly impossible to pare down; we had so many great contenders this year! In no particular order, here are some of our personal favorites and some of the big hitters on Pinterest:

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From centerpieces to backdrops to sweetheart tables, wedding receptions are the crown jewels of wedding decor, and today we’re sharing some of our past favorites and most popular pins from the past year. We’ve got oodles of brilliant ideas to inspire and delight, so let’s take a peek at some of our favorites!

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You know we couldn’t possibly do a 2013 round-up without hitting on a perpetual favorite, wedding fashion! This year saw a rise in patterned wedding gowns, eclectic bridesmaid dress choices, and even some groomsmen showing some personality through their attire picks. Without further ado, here are the big hitters for our favorite and most popular 2013 fashion picks:

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What yearly wedding wrap-up would be complete without one of our very favorite wedding details, the bouquet? We’ve had some true stunners this year – in fact, it was so difficult to narrow it down to 10 that we had to include one extra! And of course you can follow us our board on Pinterest for so much more. Let’s take a peek at some of our favorite floral designs and most popular bouquets this year:

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Ceremonies are often the sweetest and most intimate part of any wedding day, so it’s no wonder we had such a difficult time narrowing these down. From beach nuptials to carnival vows, confetti tosses to beach ball throws, we’ve seen a little bit of everything this year:

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We can hardly believe it, but 2013 is already coming to a close. It seems like yesterday we were just rounding up our favorites from 2012! We want to personally thank you all for being a part of the Ruffled community – you all are the force that keeps this train going, and you’re the reason why we start each work day with a smile on our faces. We’re starting off our ‘Best of 2013’ with a focus on receptions and tablescapes, so let’s take a peek at a mix of some of our biggest hits and our own personal favorites – so much more to see in our Pinterest boards, too:

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We’ve covered some of our best hits from ceremonies, receptions and DIY tutorials, but what’s a Best Of Weddings list without looking at some incredible bouquet arrangements? 2012 was especially full of endless floral beauty, so we’ve compiled some our top 10 favorites here, in no particular order:

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We can’t take a look back at 2012 without mentioning our favorite DIY tutorials and crafted goodness! From wedding favors to paper flowers to backdrop installations, these projects are guaranteed to get your creative juices flowing and creating some serious beauty:

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As the year comes to a close in the next few days, we wanted to kick off this back-to-work week with some of our favorite receptions of 2012 — a mix of our personal faves and popular features that made this year beam with creativity. In no particular order, here are 10 wedding receptions and tablescapes of 2012:

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The year is officially coming to a close, and we’re becoming a bit wistful over all of the amazing weddings we’ve featured this year! We hope you’ve enjoyed our round-ups of our favorite moments from this year as much as we have, but we’re not quite done yet — we thought we’d compile the most popular songs from the weddings we’ve featured in 2011. Some are everlasting favorites, while others are definitely newcomers to the scene. What songs did you play or will play at your wedding? We’d love to know!

“That’s How Strong My Love Is” Otis Redding, view weddings.
“Home,” Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, song chosen by these couples.
“Dressed Up In Love,” Jennifer Hudson, first dance of Megan and Mike.
“You Are the Best Thing” Ray LaMontagne, chosen by these couples at their gorgeous weddings.
“The Good Life,” Kanye West, recessional song of Alana and Richard.
“My Girl,” The Temptations, played at these weddings.
“Love and Some Verses,” Iron and Wine, first song of Lindsay and Jason and played at these weddings
“Sea of Love,” Cat Power, played at this wedding.
“Crazy Love” by Van Morrison. View all weddings from couples who chose Van Morrison’s tunes.
“First Day of my Life” Bright Eyes. See all the weddings who played this song by clicking HERE.

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Speaking of our Best Ofs, here’s a recap of our highlighted weddings of the year and features of the week:

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